The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a red cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is an engraved depiction of Diirdi Khirashkur, a legendary [[Vilani]] folk hero who defeated an army through skill and trickery. On the edge are the words: ''"For Gallantry"''. On the reverse is inscribed the name of the recipient.

The '''Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry (MCG)''' is the {{Imperium}}'s second highest valor award, ranking above the ''Medal for [[Meritorious Conduct Under Fire]]'', but below the ''[[Starburst for Extreme Heroism]]''. It is given for outstanding acts of bravery on the battlefield.

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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==

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The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is an engraved depiction of [[Diirdi Khirashkur]], a legendary [[Vilani]] folk hero who defeated an army through skill and trickery. On the edge are the words: ''"For Gallantry"''. On the reverse is inscribed the name of the recipient.

It comes in three classes.

It comes in three classes.

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:'''Third Class''' is given for the first through fifth receipts.

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:'''Third Class''' is suspended from a blue cloth ribbon, and is given for the first through fifth receipts.

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:'''Second Class''' is given for the sixth through tenth receipts.

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:'''Second Class''' is suspended from a red cloth ribbon, and is given for the sixth through tenth receipts.

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:'''First Class''' is given for eleventh and additional receipts.

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:'''First Class''' is suspended from a red & black cloth ribbon, and is given for eleventh and additional receipts.

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Additional awards are signified by a metal numeral pin worn on the ribbon to indicate the number of awards.

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* The holder of an [[MCG]] ranks slightly below a [[Knight]] of the [[Third Imperium|Empire]] in social status before the [[Emperor]]. {{Unpublished cite|author=Marc W Miller in documentation accompanying ''Traveller<sup>5</sup>'' MCG-Card Award|citeName=MCG1}}

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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==

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A very large number of these medals have been issued since the founding of the [[Third Imperium]]. The medals were based upon a previous Sylean medal with a similar name and appearance.

The medal is a metal hexagon suspended from a cloth ribbon. On the obverse (front) is an engraved depiction of Diirdi Khirashkur, a legendary Vilani folk hero who defeated an army through skill and trickery. On the edge are the words: "For Gallantry". On the reverse is inscribed the name of the recipient.

It comes in three classes.

Third Class is suspended from a blue cloth ribbon, and is given for the first through fifth receipts.

Second Class is suspended from a red cloth ribbon, and is given for the sixth through tenth receipts.

First Class is suspended from a red & black cloth ribbon, and is given for eleventh and additional receipts.

Additional awards are signified by a metal numeral pin worn on the ribbon to indicate the number of awards.